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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
1
Reports say a European diplomatic push is underway as Premier Mussolini faces pressure over the Ethiopian dispute. A war scare and troop redeployments in Eritrea loom if talks fail, with Italian and Ethiopian leaders urged to seek a peaceful exit.
Will Rogers mocks long political campaigns and urges quick jury arguments. The letter cites Roosevelt attacks, party denouncements, and public warnings as examples. Rogers argues the time to plead to juries is before they retire, not in extended campaigns.
The new Ohio motorists responsibility law set to take effect August 20 will require drivers to show financial responsibility after an accident or lose driving rights. Estimated costs range from 15 to 21 dollars and provide guarantees of 10 000 dollars for personal injury or 1 000 dollars for property damage. Insurance quotes from Athens area insurers informed the projection. Purchase of liability insurance is not mandatory, and the law activates only after a wreck involves a claim.
The State Liquor Control Board adopted a rule prohibiting outside signs bearing liquor brand names. Signs without advertising matter are exempt. Permit revocation fines apply if violations occur. Internal postings may remain, and window displays are outlawed. Also noted is the death of Alex Toth, 55, from sunstroke on a farm in Sandusky.
Walter J. Bauer an osteopath in Cleveland was killed. Police pursue a jealous suitor believed to be Bauer’s three week bridegroom. Officers comb the Mid West for the suspect connected to the crime.
4 H recreation clubs in Athens County plan a “battle of the champions” baseball game at the fairgrounds Friday with a noon picnic lunch, a movie at the Majestic Theater, refreshments funded by local merchants, a tug of war, and music by Raymond Connett’s 18 piece band.
Mrs. C. N. France, county weather observer, says July rainfall in the Athens District was twice the normal amount with 5.4 inches in the 60-day period. The Hocking River nearly returned to normal after dropping 14.2 to 6.75 feet in 12 hours following a violent overnight storm that produced nearly a half inch of rain and wind damage. Wednesday's high reached 88 degrees and noon today stood at 85 degrees.
Vernon King a 13 year old Salt Lake City high school freshman claims to have found a fifth Latin conjugation from words that don t belong to the first four and describes advanced chemistry interests. He began Latin at seven after reading Caesar and cites roots and visualizing spelling as his method.
Forestry officials in Athens plan 100000 more acres in the Hocking Valley Unit ready for submission by Sept 1 as the National Forest Reservation Commission approves 9971 acres for 45836 dollars in the initial Ohio purchase and outlines future gains, conservation work, and local employment.
Washington President Roosevelt allotted 5 112 125 of work relief funds to the Treasury Department for a three fold drive to tighten tax collection. The plan includes intensive checks on income tax returns for the little fellow and a drive against liquor tax evasions. White collar unemployment will be employed. Carrington Gill announced more surveys to create additional white collar jobs and a clearing house to prevent duplication of activities.
Gerald Thompson, 26, faces the electric chair for the rape and murder of Mildred Hallmark, 19, whose battered body was found in a cemetery ditch after the June 16 incident. A circuit court jury ordered death after deliberating under four hours on Wednesday night.
Marion reports Mrs. Margeret Ethel Wottring Busard 54 and Robert H. Saiter 22 wed Wednesday night despite astrological warnings. The bride, married previously twice, sought delay for happiness. the groom, a male nurse new to marriage, pressed for immediate nuptials while living at the bride’s house.
A major storm swept the Ohio Valley early today affecting Ohio and West Virginia. Crops suffered heavy losses as streams rose and washed away grain hay and wrecked buildings. Several highways were blocked and communications service was crippled. The weather bureau logged 4.6 inches of rain, predominantly in a three hour span.
Clyde Beatty, famed lion tamer, paid a $75 medical bill to Dr George Mytinger of Chillicothe for his son's care before an attachment by Sheriff Squire James A. Hickey could be served. Beatty performed in his hometown amid circus rumors.
Three independent milling firms Gwinn Milling Co of Columbus Kansas Milling Co of Wichita Kas and F J Beasley Co of Athena Ohio filed federal injunctions to block the wheat processing tax under AAA The petitions claim the tax exceeds Congress taxing power and that the secretary of agriculture assumed legislative authority improperly The Kansas company also seeks a declaratory judgment detailing its rights The actions are the first in this district against wheat taxes though three other suits challenge hog processing taxes.
Administrator Harold Pence removed 117 Urbana unemployed men from the Champaign County Relief Administration and told city officials they must assume relief duties. He also instructed township trustees to provide for other able bodied men outside Urbana.
John B. Fuller secretary of the Ohio State University Association accused Governor Davey of making dishonest accusations against President George W. Rightmire. Fuller urged alumni to counteract what he called misrepresentation and demagoguery in a bulletin to district alumni and university clubs.
Harry Wyatt of Middleport received a broken thigh bone and significant bleeding after stepping into the path of a motorcycle driven by Kenneth Mossman of Middleport this morning. Wyatt is hospitalized at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis and expected to recover. Police chief William Robson exonerated Mossman of all blame after investigation.
Washington officials predicted a shift from direct doles to relief work as Harry Hopkins allotted $4,000,000,000 for the Works Progress Administration. Thirteen states received funds for the first half of August, with some states granted money only for special programs such as transient camps while awaiting fuller program determinations.
A circuit court jury sentenced Mildred Hallmark age 19 and Gerald Thompson age 26 to death in the electric chair. The verdict arrived in under four hours.
After a two day search the body of Clark Carpenter Lancaster grocer drowned at the Clear Creek bridge Sunday night was found near the bridge by Ben Simms Sugar Grove. Sheriff Joe Farbearn Coroner Vance Brian and local rescue crews assisted as traffic on Route 3 reopened after flood damage. Estimated losses in Hocking County from wrecked bridges roads and culverts reach thirty thousand dollars with impacts to Rush Clear and Moccasin Creek valleys.
Officials of Mereman Bros Corp threaten liquidation after two weeks of failed talks to end a strike. The furniture firm with 0 workers and a $16,000 weekly payroll is Celina’s main industry. Stockholders to meet in 30 days. strike leaders demand union recognition.
Pomeroy resident L Christy, 78, claims to solve male attire worries by never wearing a tie collar or overshoes. He says he has never owned an overcoat and finds cold weather harmless, never taken medicine, and has never suffered from any serious ailment.
Chicago police traced a note signed Mandeville to a death linked to the search for Zenge a 26 year old man wanted for questioning in the mutilation killing of Dr Walter J Bauer The note found with a handkerchief in a coat pocket was described as a ruse by Captain Stege It notes Zenge's alleged despair over Bauer's marriage to Louise Bauer and has no reference to the attack at Kirksville Missouri.
Soviet authorities shifted focus to raising a sunken wartime submarine that trapped 55 Russian officers sailors and cadets after it sank in the Gulf of Finland during Baltic Fleet maneuvers. An unofficial communique said the 1& year old U Boat went down last Thursday in the worst disaster for the fleet in years.
On the Cincinnati Livestock Market hogs surged with light receipts as the hog reduction program influenced activity. Top price reached 11.95 for choice 190 lb hogs, with 160-225 lb hogs at 11.25, marking a high since 1950 and a two cent rise from the prior session.
Char don residents heard from Rep Philip E Ward about proposed constitutional tax amendments. Petitions advocate exemptions for food clothing and fuel and restore 5 mill limit while offering other changes. Ward warned the proposals are dangerous and would entrench law in the constitution, complicating future changes.
Senate Lobby Committee heard testimony from Kk P Cramer of Plainfield New Jersey that an advertising man tried to start a whispering campaign claiming President Roosevelt was insane as part of a plot to defeat the New Deal. Cramer testified he believed no basis for the claim and that similar rumors had been spread about Hoover and Mooner by other aides.
Representative Rayburn urged the House to adopt the Senate version abolishing holding companies. The fight pitted House conferees led by Starborn against Senate ones while administration allies push for a securities commission regulation. Investigators allege more than $600,000 was spent on antiutility telegram campaigns to sway votes. The Senate Lobby Committee plans a Southern tour for firsthand evidence of utility opposition.
Hiram Russell aged 78 died this morning at 3 o'clock at his home 179 North Lancaster Street after years of ill health. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 PM at the family home, with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Survived by wife, two children Lena and Charles Russell, and three sisters in Vinton and Murray. Friends may call after noon Friday.
Day ton police report a drowning during a river picnic as a man named Davion Man, age 2, slipped from his wife Helen Miller and vanished in the Miami River. His wife and son witnessed the event but could not save him.
The Soviet party organ Pravda urged workers to support the Seventh Communist Internationale in reasserting governments that wage time offenses. The appeal framed labor unity against capitalist pressures and urged immediate action by workers worldwide.
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